PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR ENGINEERING, BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY, John M. Nicholas, 4th Edition (2011) - Free Books

There is an ever-growing need for better project management within the disciplines of engineering, business and technology and this new edition is a direct response to that need. By emphasizing practical applications, this book targets the ultimate purpose of project management; to unify and integrate the interests, resources and work efforts of many stakeholders to accomplish the overall project goal.

The book encompasses the essential background material required, from philosophy to methodology, before presenting concepts and techniques for practical application on topics including:

• project initiation and proposals
• scope and task definition
• scheduling
• budgeting
• risk analysis.

The new edition has been updated to provide closer alignment with PMBOK terms and definitions for more ease of use alongside PMI qualifications and covers the latest developments in project management methodologies.

Supplemented by brand new case studies from engineering and technology projects, as well as improved instructor support materials, this text is an ideal resource and reference for anyone studying or practicing project management within engineering or business environments.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR ENGINEERING, BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY,  John M. Nicholas, 4th Edition (2011) 

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A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge: PMBOK(R) Guide, Project Management Institute, 4th Edition, (2008) - Free Books

Book Details
Publication Date: December 31, 2008
Paperback: 459 pages
Publisher: Project Management Inst
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1933890517
ISBN-13: 978-1933890517
Edition: 4 Original

Book Description
The PMBOK (R) Guide – Fourth Edition continues the tradition of excellence in project management with a standard that is even easier to understand and implement, with improved consistency and greater clarification.

• Standard language has been incorporated throughout the document to aid reader understanding.
• New data flow diagrams clarify inputs and outputs for each process.
• Greater attention has been placed on how Knowledge Areas integrate in the context of
• Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling, and Closing process groups.
• Two new processes are featured: Identify Stakeholders and Collect Requirements.

• A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge: PMBOK(R) Guide, Project Management Institute, 4th Edition, (2008)

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Construction Methods and Management, Stephens W. Nunnally, 7th Edition (2006) - Free Books

Publication Date: July 22, 2006 | ISBN-10: 0131716859 | ISBN-13: 978-0131716858 | Edition: 7

Comprehensive and up-to-date, the text integrates major construction management topics with an explanation of the methods of heavy/highway and building construction. It incorporates both customary U.S. units and metric ( SI) units and is the only text to present concrete formwork design equations and procedures using both measurement systems. This edition features information on new construction technology, the latest developments in soil and asphalt compaction, the latest developments in wood preservation and major health, safety and environmental concerns. Explains latest developments in soil and asphalt compaction. Presents the latest developments in wood perservation materials and techniques which respond to environmental concerns. Expanded and updated coverage of construction safety and major health hazards and precautions.  Designed to guide construction engineers and managers in planning, estimating, and directing construction operations safely and effectively.

Construction Methods and Management, Stephens W. Nunnally, 7th Edition (2010)

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Estimating in Building Construction, Steven J. Peterson and Frank R. Dagostino, 7th Edition (2011) - Free Books

Publication Date: January 11, 2011

An update of the proven estimating text by Frank Dagostino, Estimating in Building Construction, 7/e, provides everything you need for a course in Estimating. It combines sound coverage of principles with step-by-step procedures to help students learn concepts more easily. Ideal for construction, architecture, and engineering students, it reflects the popular approach of tracing a complete project's progress. Added in this edition is a discussion of computers in estimating, different types of estimates (e.g., square foot, project comparison, and assembly estimating), how to determine labor productivity, and how to determine labor burden.

Estimating in Building Construction, Steven J. Peterson and Frank R. Dagostino, 7th Edition (2011) 

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Project Management for Engineers and Construction, 2nd Edition, Garold Oberlender (2000)

Main description

The purpose of this book is to present the principles and techniques of project management, beginning with the conceptual phase by the owner, through coordination of design and construction, to project completion.

Throughout this book the importance of management skills is emphasized to enable the user to develop his or her own style of project management. The focus is to apply project management at the beginning of a project, when it is first approved. Too often the formal organization to manage a project is not developed until the beginning of the construction phase. This book presents the information that must be assembled and managed during the development and engineering design phase to bring a project to successful completion by the owner.

Table of contents

Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Working with Project Teams Chapter 3: Project Initiation Chapter 4: Early Estimates Chapter 5: Project Budgeting Chapter 6: Development of Work Plan Chapter 7: Design Proposals Chapter 8: Project Scheduling Chapter 9: Project Tracking Chapter 10: Design Coordination Chapter 11: Construction Phase Chapter 12: Project Close Out Chapter 13: Tips for Making Things Happen Chapter 14: Total Quality Management Appendix A: Example Project Appendix B: EJCDC Documents Appendix C: AIA Documents Appendix D: AGC Documents

Project Management for Engineers and Construction, 2nd Edition, Garold Oberlender (2000)

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